An acrobatic maneuver is a type of physical movement that requires agility, strength, and balance. It can involve jumping, spinning, and flipping. In the crossword, three acrobatic maneuvers were given: SPLIT (5 letters), HANDSPRING (10 letters), and FLIP (4 letters). A SPLIT is when a person jumps and splits their legs in midair. A HANDSPRING is when a person jumps off their hands and lands on their feet. Lastly, a FLIP is when a person rotates their body in midair and lands on their feet.